Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Brian Jack

Republican on Honoring Chris Fisher 2026-09-14

174 words · 8 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Greeting 16%Claims 65%Thanks 20%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 16 wordsI rise today to celebrate the upcoming 98th birthday of Coweta County’s oldest veteran, Harvey Wortham.¹Greeting Claims · 113 wordsMr. Wortham was born on October 7, 1928, ²and is a lifelong resident of Coweta County.³ In 1954, Mr. Wortham enlisted in the United States Army and completed basic training in South Carolina before receiving advanced instruction in track mechanics at Fort Knox in Kentucky.⁴ He was then deployed to Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany, after which he was honorably discharged as a specialist third class.⁵ After completing his service, Specialist Wortham returned home, resumed his work at the cotton mill, and cared for his beloved grandmother. He and his wife of 63 years, Betty, who is smiling from above, built a joyful life with 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, ⁶⁷and now 10 great-grandchildren.⁸ Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 34 wordsI am honored to thank Specialist Wortham for his service to our country, and I am delighted to wish him a wonderful 98th birthday from the floor of the United States House of Representatives.Thanks Greeting · 11 wordsHonoring LaGrange College Panthers on Their Victory in the Clash ofGreeting

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

4 of 4 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to celebrate the upcoming 98th birthday of Coweta County’s oldest veteran, Harvey Wortham.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am honored to thank Specialist Wortham for his service to our country,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I am delighted to wish him a wonderful 98th birthday from the floor of the United States House of Representatives.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “Honoring LaGrange College Panthers on Their Victory in the Clash of”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 100

0 of 4 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 8

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“the upcoming 98th birthday of Coweta County’s oldest veteran, Harvey Wortham”Harvey Wortham is Coweta County’s oldest veteran and is approaching his 98th birthday.search
2“Mr. Wortham was born on October 7, 1928”Harvey Wortham was born on October 7, 1928.search
3“is a lifelong resident of Coweta County”Harvey Wortham has lived in Coweta County his entire life.search
4“In 1954, Mr. Wortham enlisted in the United States Army and completed basic training in South Carolina before receiving advanced instruction in track mechanics at Fort Knox in Kentucky”Harvey Wortham enlisted in the United States Army in 1954, completed basic training in South Carolina, and received advanced instruction in track mechanics at Fort Knox, Kentucky.search
5“deployed to Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany, after which he was honorably discharged as a specialist third class”Harvey Wortham was deployed to Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany, and was honorably discharged from the US Army as a specialist third class.search
6“his wife of 63 years, Betty”Harvey Wortham was married to his wife Betty for 63 years.search
7“built a joyful life with 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren”Harvey Wortham has 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren.search
8“now 10 great-grandchildren”Harvey Wortham has 10 great-grandchildren.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16